User manual AXIS 242

[. . . ] AXIS 242S IV Video Server User's Manual 2 About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 242S IV Video Server, with firmware release 4. 30. The manual includes instructions for using and managing the Video Server on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. [. . . ] · Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the firmware, on page 52. · Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click this button. If necessary, it is then possible to return to a previous configuration if settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. · Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click the Restore button. The settings will be restored to the previous configuration. Notes: ·Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not intended for multi-configurations or for firmware upgrades. ·Loaded IV modules in the AXIS 242S IV will be reset to their default values for both Restore and Default. The modules themselves are retained in flash memory during these operations. AXIS 242S IV - System options 47 Support The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. The System Overview provides a summary of the status of the video server. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. Information - The Log report and the Parameter List also provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis support service. Configuration: Log Level for Log Files - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to be added to the Log file Log Level for Email - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to send as email and enter the destination email address. Advanced Scripting is an advanced function that provides the possibility to customize and use scripts. Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings. A backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration). Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand the consequences. Note that Axis support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts. For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www. axis. com/developer Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis video server configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page, including the audio encoding format. Help is available from the standard help pages. 48 AXIS 242S IV - System options Resetting to the factory default settings To reset the AXIS 242S IV to the original default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (described in Maintenance, on page 46) or use the control button on the front panel, as described below. Note that although a loaded IV module is always saved during a reset to the factory default settings, all of its values will be returned to their default settings. Status Indicator Control Button Using the Control Button Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 242S IV to the factory default settings using the Control Button. [. . . ] Other camera sources are not recorded while the image source from one camera is displayed on screen. AXIS 242S IV - Glossary VPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devices with the correct "key" will be able to work within the VPN. The VPN network can be within a company LAN (Local Area Network), but different sites can also be connected over the Internet in a secure way. One common use for VPN is for connecting a remote computer to the corporate network, via e. g. [. . . ]